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Puyol heads Spain into the final

Spain is through to the 2010 FIFA World Cup after beating Germany 1-0 in the last hour. The win now sees Spain face off with Netherlands in an all European final next Monday and a new champion at Soccer City. The lone

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Spain leads Germany

Spain has taken a 1-0 lead against Germany in their semifinal clash of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Andres Iniesta's dribble earns a corner for Spain, eventually they take advantage of a set piece, with a corner-kick wh

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Suva goes for bonus point win

The Suva 15's rugby does not want a repeat of last year's performance in the Digicel Cup to haunt them this season. The Bill Gadolo coached side missed out playing in the semifinal last year after failing to sec

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Shadow Fiji team for RWC will travel to Northern Hemisphere

The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team Northern Hemisphere tour in November will be used by the Fiji Rugby Union as their first step in getting the shadow side for next year's World Cup. FRU board chairman, Bill Gavo

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Paul the Octopus predicts on Spain

Paul the Octopus has done it again, another prediction for Germany in the 2010 World Cup, but this time he goes against them! Paul is actually sure that Spain will qualify from tomorrow’s semi-final against German

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2010 Inkk Mobile BOG pool draws to be done this Saturday

The 2010 Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants pool draws will be done this Saturday with the first round of competition confirmed for the 15th of August. Fiji Football Association, CEO Bob Kumar has confirmed that four pool

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Fabregas in shape to face Germany

Spain mid fielder Cesc Fabregas is fit for tomorrow's second World Cup semifinal against Germany, despite injuring his right leg in training. Fabregas limped off the pitch at the Spanish training on Monday. But the

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FRU maps out new approach to secure overseas reps

The Fiji Rugby Union is mapping out a new approach in securing their top overseas based reps for next year's World Cup in New Zealand. FRU board chairman, Bill Gavoka said that it is always tough to try and get over

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Netherlands edge Uruguay in a five-goal thriller

Netherlands are through to the FIFA World Cup by defeating Uruguay 3-2 in the first football World Cup semifinal in South Africa, to set up an all European final with either Spain or Germany. This has been a good outing

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Forlan levels for Uruguay

Uruguay's Diego Farlon bagged his fourth goal at the FIFA World cup and equalised for Uruguay to be tied one-all with Netherlands, in the first semi final currently underway. Forlan in the 41st minute of play, smash

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Netherlands lead Uruguay

Netherlands have taken the lead 1-0 in their semi final against Uruguay. The first goal of the game from Van Bronckhorst from the left hand side of the field about 30 yards out and shot in a corner goal. This is Bronc

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Final 3 rounds chance for local players to impress selectors

The last 3 rounds of the Digicel Cup is a chance for local based players to impress the national selectors and be considered for the Flying Fijian tour to Europe in November. Fiji Rugby Union board chairman, Bill Gavoka

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Netball Fiji ranked 5th in the world

Just days after receiving their best ranking in years, Netball Fiji has now jumped up a spot to number five in the world. According to the International Federation of Netball Association, Fiji has displaced Malawi to be

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Unavailability of top players led to loss

The unavailability of our top players playing overseas was one of the contribution factors to the Flying Fijian loss to Samoa during the Pacific Nation Cup. Fiji Rugby Union board chairman, Bill Gavoka said this after r

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Labasa to face soccer giants

The Labasa soccer team has a big task to accomplish this week as they meet soccer giants, Ba and Lautoka in the National soccer league competition. Labasa has recently lost star players to Suva with the likes of Emori R

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FRU to rope in overseas experts

The Fiji Rugby Union will rope in the services of overseas based rugby experts during the Pacific Nations Cup next year to boost the Flying Fijians preparations to try and reach the semifinals of the 2011 World Cup. FRU

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Germany coach ready to inflict pain on Spain

He has tamed Fabio Capello's England team, demolished Diego Maradona's dream and snuffed out Lionel Messi's magic in the Argentina team. Now Germany's coach Joachim Loew is ready to inflict some World Cu

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Nadroga challenges upcoming players

The Nadroga 15's rugby team is challenging their upcoming players to show their worth in the Digicel Cup. Captain Tiko Matawalu said the loss of experienced players like Sailosi Rabo, Jonetani Ratu, Koki Vuicuvu to

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FRU awaits match report

The Fiji Rugby Union is waiting on the match commissioner’s report from two of the Digicel Cup matches last week before making a decision on the provincial unions who were involved in the brawl. On Friday the Nav

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Germany to avenge Euro final loss

Germany striker, Miroslav Klose believes the new generation of creative players is just what they need to avenge their loss to Spain in the 2008 European Championship final when the sides meet in the World Cup semifinals

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